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Scipio Takes Command
Scipio was the man who finally beat Hannibal on the battlefield. Bronze bust of Scipio Africanus in the the Naples National Archaeological Museum (Inv. No. 5634), dated mid 1st century BC, from the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, modern … Continue reading
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Tagged Cartagena, great generals, history, New Carthage, Punic Wars, Romans, travel, war
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The Emperor Meets His Natural Son
The Emperor Charles V (Charles I of Spain) “Gómez!” “Sire?” “Put my leg up.” The servant stooped down to see that the board holding up the Emperor’s left leg was solid, then cranked it higher. The orthopedic chair was an … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles V, Don John of Austria, history, Spain
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Giddy-up, Aristotle
This looks like a medieval version of Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly singing “True Love.” But it isn’t anything like that. Those aren’t earphones or the man’s microphone but a…bridle. The woman is riding him. She is Phyllis the Courtesan … Continue reading
Posted in 1, Alexander the Great, Aristotle, art, Basel, France, history, Humanism, Lai d' Aristot, middle ages, philosophy, Phyllis, Renaissance, Toledo
Tagged Aristotle, Aristotle the Philosopher, Bing Crosby, femme fatale, Germany, Grace Kelly, history, misericords, philosophy, Phyllis, Renaissance, revenge, sculpture, Spain, Switzerland, tapestry
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Great Roman Engineering
One of the most impressive Roman constructions you will ever see is the aqueduct of Segovia, Spain. Aqueduct of Segovia (file photo) It still brings good water down from the mountains fifteen kilometers away. For most of that distance the … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, engineering, history, Romans, Spain
Tagged aqueduct, famous monuments, history, Roman engineering, Romans, siphon, Spain, Trajan, water
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Napoleon’s Humor
Can you picture Napoleon Bonaparte giggling? Caulaincourt says he started joking while they were riding incognito through enemy country in a rickety sleigh and nearly freezing. Who was Caulaincourt? Napoleon’s Master of the Horse. Caulaincourt’s book, With Napoleon in Russia, … Continue reading
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Tagged Caulaincourt, danger, emperor, enemy country, France, French history, history, jokes, Napoleon, Napoleon in Russia, retreat, Russia
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Caesar’s Army: Basic Facts
Organization A LEGION comprised 6000 soldiers. It was made up of 10 COHORTS, each containing 600 soldiers. The cohort was composed of 3 MANIPLES (200 soldiers each). A maniple contained 2 CENTURIES (one hundred men = a century) and their … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient Rome, Caesar, history, Julius Caesar, Roman army, Rome, soldiers, warfare
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The Tomb of Hercules
The most famous ancient sanctuary in Western Europe was in Cadiz, in old Spain. Hercules was buried there. Hercules Monument at Cadiz, Spain There was an oracle. You could ask her questions and get a cryptic reply or an interpretation … Continue reading
